Terrace East: Pendant System Upgrade

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The following memo was distributed to Terrace East apartment residents on July 15.

Date:               July 15, 2024
To:                   All Terrace East Residents
Re:                   Suite Access on July 17, 2024 and July 18, 2024
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Dear Residents of Terrace East,

This is official 24 hours’ notice of intent that we will access your suite on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Pendant System Upgrade

The technicians who are working on our pendant system upgrade need to reprogram the wall units in each suite. They will also check your pendant. The work is expected to take about 5 minutes to complete in each suite. The technicians will start entering suites on Wednesday, July 17th and will continue until the project is completed.

Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Fire Safety Equipment Inspection

With the new fire panel now installed at Terrace East, the fire safety technicians will test all smoke detectors and other fire safety equipment. You will hear the bells ring on occasion throughout the day. The technicians will enter each suite as part of the testing.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these projects.

Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment

 

Contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004 with any questions.

Next Chapel Service: Tuesday, July 16

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Terrace East Fire Alarm System Replacement

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The Terrace East Fire Alarm System is scheduled to be replaced starting today and may take 1 ½ weeks to complete. During this time, the fire alarm system will not be operational, and a fire watch procedure will be in place. Chubb will handle fire watch procedures during the day shift, while Allegiance1 Security will manage them in the evenings, nights, and weekends until the project is complete.

Note: The Fire Sprinkler system is not affected and will remain operational. Alarm Monitoring will be turned off for Terrace East. Terrace West is not affected and will be monitored.

As always, if you encounter smoke or fire, please call 911.

Staying Cool & Safe in Hot Weather

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The following memo was distributed to apartment residents on July 5.

Date:                July 5, 2024
To:                   All Apartment Residents: Independent & Assisted Living
Re:                   Staying cool and safe in hot weather
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Dear Residents,

It’s going to be hot for the next couple of days. Make sure you know how to stay cool and safe and watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion. Your safety is important.

How to keep your body cool and comfortable:

  • Drink lots of fluids – water is available in each building – see reverse for details
  • Stay in a cool space
  • Wet a facecloth with cold water and put it on the back of your neck
  • Dress in loose fitting, light colored and breathable fabrics
  • Pay attention to how you feel and watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion

How to keep your apartment cool and comfortable:

  • Make sure the heat is turned off
  • Keep your doors and windows closed during the day (you can open them overnight)
  • Close your blinds or curtains
  • Limit outside walks to the early morning
  • Cool off in the air-conditioned common areas of your building

Watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion:

If you experience any of the following symptoms move to cool space immediately and let someone know you are not feeling well: skin rash, heavy sweating, headache, dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, rapid heartbeat and breathing, muscle cramps, extreme thirst, and/or dark urine or decreased urination.


Portable air-conditioning units are allowed in the apartments.

If you have a unit installed, please use it. If you want to get a unit, contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004 for details and our maintenance team will install.


Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment

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Water Locations in Menno Apartments

Please note that our Dining Experience Team is providing cold water in all our buildings. Staying hydrated is crucial, so we want to ensure that everyone has easy access to filtered drinking water.

Please contact either the Dietary or Life Enrichment Team if the bottles in the dispenser are empty.

 

Primrose Gardens

Water is available in the juice dispensing machine in the Bistro.

Water is in the dispenser in the 1st floor activity room.

 

Terrace East and Terrace West

Water is in the dispenser in the 1st floor lobby of Terrace East.

Water is available in the juice dispensing machine in the TW Bistro.

 

Pavilion

Water is in the dispenser in the dining room.

 

Please remember to bring your own reusable cups or water bottles to minimize waste and support our sustainability efforts.

Hymn Stories – July 2024

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After recovering from an injury, the author of the hymn “Sunshine in My Soul,” was overcome with joy. Returning home, she picked up her pen and immediately wrote this hymn. Find out more about this hymn and its author, Eliza E. Hewitt.

Click to listen.

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Summer Fun at Menno Place!

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Join your loved one this summer at these special events around the Menno Place campus. More details about specific events will be shared throughout the summer.

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Memorial & Butterfly Release Livestream Recordings

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Thank you to all the families, residents, and staff who made the 2024 Menno Place Memorial & Butterfly Release a beautiful and honouring event! The photos and livestream recordings are now available for viewing.

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